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From the Press Room: Steelers at Bengals

From the Press Room: Steelers at Bengals

Tight ends stepped up: In a game where the offense puts up 31 points, it should be enough to win. On this night, though, it wasn’t. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 34 passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns in the loss to the Bengals. During the game, Rodgers passed former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to move into fifth …

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Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt reacts to being inactive for Steelers game.

Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt reacts to being inactive for Steelers game.

CINCINNATI – There were a lot of big – and bad – plays made by Cincinnati Bengals defenders Thursday night that contributed to the 33-31 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers being such a wild ride. But one of the biggest topics in Friday’s aftermath centered on a player who never left the sideline. The Bengals not only benched cornerback Cam …

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Football Footnotes: Blame the Steelers’ defense — but don’t entirely absolve the offense — for loss to Bengals

Football Footnotes: Blame the Steelers’ defense — but don’t entirely absolve the offense — for loss to Bengals

Clearly, the Steelers’ defense was the biggest culprit in the club’s 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night. It allowed 470 yards, including a ghastly 142 on the ground against the NFL’s worst rushing attack. Not to mention 258 yards on 22 receptions and two scores to Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, two receivers the team had in mind …

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ESPN Cleveland radio host goes off on Browns for trading Joe Flacco to Bengals

ESPN Cleveland radio host goes off on Browns for trading Joe Flacco to Bengals

Joe Flacco put on a show against the Pittsburgh Steelers last night, and now the Cleveland Browns are getting blowback for trading him to their division rival. Not only were Cincinnati Bengals fans thanking the Browns after Cincinnati’s big win over Pittsburgh, but many in the media have questioned the Browns’ decision making, including prominent voices in Cleveland. “Why on …

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Ja’Marr Chase Makes History and Joe Flacco Revises It As Bengals Stay Current In AFC North With Thriller Over Steelers

Ja’Marr Chase Makes History and Joe Flacco Revises It As Bengals Stay Current In AFC North With Thriller Over Steelers

“I honestly never really loved coming here and playing. That was unbelievable tonight. Cincinnati would kind of put it on us,” Flacco said. “I didn’t necessarily love here, but now I get to have a new perspective, at least for tonight. And the fans. Even just around town, they’ve been great, saying, ‘What’s up,’ or whatever. So, they’re obviously very …

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Aaron Rodgers snaps at teammate over tackle touchdown celebration during loss to Bengals

Aaron Rodgers snaps at teammate over tackle touchdown celebration during loss to Bengals

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t need his own lineman tackling him from behind. The Steelers’ veteran quarterback did not appreciate being tackled by overzealous offensive lineman Broderick Jones after throwing a go-ahead touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Thursday night. Rodgers, 41, got up off the ground and shoved Jones and said something to the offensive lineman while clearly looking perturbed during …

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Bengals Had List Of 13 QB Trade Targets Before Trading For Joe Flacco

Bengals Had List Of 13 QB Trade Targets Before Trading For Joe Flacco

SI.com’s Albert Breer reports the Bengals compiled a list of 13 potential quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco, to acquire to take over for Jake Browning while Joe Burrow is out. The list of quarterbacks, spearheaded by director of player personnel Duke Tobin, was the following: Rams QB Stetson Bennett Saints QB Derek Carr Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Patriots QB Tommy DeVito …

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NFL DFS, Week 7: Bengals vs. Steelers optimal FanDuel, DraftKings lineups for Thursday Night Football from a daily Fantasy pro

NFL DFS, Week 7: Bengals vs. Steelers optimal FanDuel, DraftKings lineups for Thursday Night Football from a daily Fantasy pro

The Week 7 NFL schedule gets underway with the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. at Paycor Stadium. The NFL DFS player pool is headlined by Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown. Should you target the Steelers’ core of Rodgers, Metcalf, and Warren? Or …

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Bengals Defeat Steelers on Thursday Night Football 33-31 | POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTES – Bengals.com

Bengals Defeat Steelers on Thursday Night Football 33-31 | POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTES – Bengals.com

Bengals Defeat Steelers on Thursday Night Football 33-31 | POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTES  Bengals.com Flacco finds vintage form as Bengals win battle of 40-something QBs  ESPN Joe Starkey: A Steelers secondary built to stop Bengals receivers was absolutely roasted on Thursday  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers-Bengals on ‘Thursday Night Football’: What We Learned from Cincinnati’s 33-31 win over Pittsburgh  NFL.com Steelers fall to Bengals, 33-31  Steelers.com …

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